The fist, enlarged from swallowing the Dragon Strength Pill, amplified by the medicinal power and the Eight Extremes Collapse battle technique, held a terrifying gale of force that left almost everyone on the spectator stands with looks of shock. Such power, even for some Spirit Dou strong at the seventh or eighth star level, would be hard to wield. The fierce wind coalesced around the fist, dispersing the air in front with this strike. The fist cut through the void, leaving a faint trail of hot, fiery wind in its wake.
Even before the fist made direct contact with Bai Cheng, the compressed air due to the intense wind had already struck the thick, deep yellow Dou Qi armor, causing a clear cracking sound. A fist-sized hole appeared in the armor but only for a moment, as the rapidly flowing Dou Qi swiftly repaired it. Xiao Yan’s blow, with its sharp, powerful gale, sealed off all space around Bai Cheng, giving him no room to dodge. Therefore, Bai Cheng could only stare, wide-eyed with fear, at the rapidly approaching massive fist.
Under the fist holding nearly all of Xiao Yan’s current might, everyone on the spectator stands hushed their voices, eyes following the moving fist.
“Bang!”
Under the gazes of the entire crowd, Xiao Yan’s fist, filled with potent power, finally made contact with the thick Dou Qi armor. In that instant, there was a momentary silence, followed by a thunderous explosion echoing from the battle circle!
At the moment of the explosive impact, the most horrifying surge of Dou Qi since the start of the fight suddenly burst out from the point of contact between the fist and the energy armor. This ripple was clearly visible, spreading extremely fast, radiating out from the battle circle until it dissipated dozens of meters away.
The ripples did not cause immediate collapse of the battlefield as before. Instead, after a few seconds of silence, it burst like a time bomb, unleashing a devastating force, drawing astonished gazes from all around.
“Boom!”
Several seconds after the ripples spread, the previously quiet battlefield erupted like a bomb had hit. In a brief moment, the stone slabs cracked, and robust cracks spread in all directions. Fist-sized fragments flew wildly, forcing the spectators to duck and cover. At this moment, this incredibly sturdy battle circle finally became completely wrecked!
As smoke billowed, only Xiao Yan and Bai Cheng remained motionless in the battle circle. Xiao Yan’s fist still pressed against Bai Cheng’s Dou Qi armor. Although the fist seemed stable and weak, the increasingly trembling, more illusory Dou Qi armor indicated that this highly defensive armor was about to shatter.
A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of Bai Cheng’s mouth. Though the armor blocked most of the force, the hidden strength still caused him some injuries. Gritting his teeth, his gaze furious and cold, he stared at Xiao Yan. Bai Cheng desperately channeled all his Dou Qi into the armor, making the illusory armor solidify again. He knew that if the armor were to dissipate, the residual power from Xiao Yan’s fist would leave him severely injured. So, no matter what, he had to endure!
Just as long as he endured, he might still have a chance to win. Because he also understood that after such a fierce attack, Xiao Yan must have reached his limit!
Now, it was a question of who would last longer!
On the Dou Qi armor, energy rippled like water waves. Bai Cheng’s strength far exceeded Xiao Yan’s, and the cultivation method he practiced was at the intermediate Profound Level. This kind of method allowed for a relatively rapid recovery of Dou Qi. Thus, for a moment, Bai Cheng managed to gradually hold on.
“Heh, Xiao Yan, cough… It seems even the heavens are on my side,” Bai Cheng said, his pale face breaking into a smile as he felt the weakening force of Xiao Yan’s fist, his voice hoarse and raspy.
“That may not be the case,” Xiao Yan replied, raising his head slightly, a sneer curling his lips. Seeing this, Bai Cheng felt a sense of unease. As the blocking force weakened, the space around them cleared, and Bai Cheng immediately kicked fiercely at Xiao Yan’s throat.
Xiao Yan blocked the kick with his hand, then flashed to a cracked piece of floor. Perhaps due to exhaustion, his speed was noticeably slower than before.
“Hehe, what’s the matter? Hit your limit? Then, what will you do next?” Seeing Xiao Yan’s slowed speed, Bai Cheng’s eyes lit up, but before he could finish speaking, he saw Xiao Yan suddenly extend his palm towards him, causing his unease to grow even more.
“Sorry, Senior Bai Cheng, it’s over. I’ll take your ‘Strong List’ ranking,” Xiao Yan said, his lips curling into a sneer. He clenched his hand and shouted, “Explode!”
As Xiao Yan’s words fell, a dull explosion sounded, drawing everyone’s gaze to Bai Cheng. His face, now ashen, was a stark contrast to the shattered Dou Qi armor. The shirt beneath the armor was torn to pieces, and a bloody wound on his chest caught everyone’s attention. The injury looked more like an internal collision than external damage.
Bai Cheng’s face was deathly pale as he lowered his head, staring at the bloody mark on his chest. He had clearly felt a hidden force erupting within him, causing severe internal injuries.
“Pfft!”
“You… You…” A mouthful of blood spewed out, staining the ruined battle circle. Bai Cheng’s eyes, fixed on Xiao Yan, who was also somewhat pale, struggled to say anything. After staggering back a few steps, he finally collapsed under the shocked gazes of the crowd.
Looking at the unconscious Bai Cheng, the entire arena fell into a strange silence. Many couldn’t believe that a six-star Spirit Dou, ranked on the ‘Strong List,’ had been defeated by a newcomer who had entered the inner courtyard less than half a year ago.
Despite initial suspicions, when faced with the reality, many found it hard to believe.
In the quiet atmosphere, Xiao Yan coughed violently, covering his mouth. The intense battle had drained him, and using the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations and swallowing the Dragon Strength Pill had further exhausted him. As his tense nerves relaxed, a wave of fatigue swept over his body.
The silence was broken by Xiao Yan’s coughing, followed by a sudden burst of thunderous cheers. The members of the Rocky Gate roared with joy, their triumphant shouts rising to the sky.
“Roar! Chief, good job!”
“Chief, you are the strongest! Oh!”
In stark contrast to the ecstatic Rocky Gate members, the initially arrogant White Gang members now looked pale and subdued, no longer daring to mock.
Inspired by the Rocky Gate’s fervor, the other spectators clapped gently, the thrilling battle earning heartfelt applause for the victor.
Hu Jia and Wu Hao breathed a sigh of relief, nodding at Xiao Yan below. Truly, he was someone they willingly conceded to, and his performance was truly exhilarating.
Xun’er gracefully descended, appearing beside Xiao Yan, gently supporting him. Seeing his pale face, she worriedly asked, “Are you alright?”
Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head, patting Xun’er’s head to reassure her. Glancing at the unconscious Bai Cheng, he turned to leave, but his expression changed. He raised his head, gazing at a certain part of the arena.
From there, a fierce, domineering aura spread, enveloping him.
“Who is the senior who dislikes me now? Though I am injured, if another fight is desired, I will certainly oblige!” Xiao Yan’s eyes grew cold as he spoke calmly.
Hearing his words, the noisy arena fell silent. Everyone followed his gaze to a dark, high place. The powerful Dou Qis in the arena, feeling the domineering, fierce aura, couldn’t help but change expressions.
“Quite gutsy.”
Under the watchful eyes, a tall figure slowly stepped out of the shadows, leaping directly and landing heavily, creating fissures in the stone beneath his feet. The figure, exuding a domineering aura, approached Xiao Yan, the oppressive force engulfing the entire arena.
Xiao Yan’s eyes, cold and narrowed, fixed on the tall, domineering man before him: “Bawang Spear Liu Qing?”
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